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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 448.09, 670.98 and 293.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 448.09, 670.98 and 293.56 is: 439.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    448.09 : 670.98 = 293.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    448.09/670.98 = 293.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    448.09x = 670.98 × 293.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    448.09x = 196,971.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,971.21/448.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.58

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